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enBGA Revamps and Updates Public Salaries Databasehttps://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-revamps-and-updates-public-salaries-database
New catalog puts payrolls for 1,800 government bodies and more than 500,000 public employees into greater context.Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:00 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401763BGA Wins Two National Awards for Cop Shooting and Nuclear Power Stories https://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-wins-two-national-awards-for-cop-shooting-and-nuclear-power-stories
Journalism publication Editor & Publisher recognizes four BGA stories about nuclear power and police shootings.Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:00 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401750Four BGA Investigations Nominated for 2018 EPPYshttps://www.bettergov.org/news/four-bga-investigations-nominated-for-2018-eppys
Journalism publication Editor & Publisher recognizes four BGA stories on topics ranging from nuclear power to police shootings.Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:00 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401740BGA to Celebrate 95th Anniversary with More Than $2 Million Fall Luncheonhttps://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-to-celebrate-95th-anniversary-with-more-than-2-million-fall-luncheon
The Better Government Association has raised a record-breaking $2 million and more for the nonprofit's October 16th 95th Anniversary Luncheon. This marks a new milestone as the largest amount raised for a civic luncheon in Chicago history.Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:00 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401725BGA, Northwestern University Partner on Environmental Reporting Projecthttps://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-northwestern-university-partner-on-environmental-reporting-project
Medill students will work closely with BGA investigators on topics surrounding the intersection of government and the environment.Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:00 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401720BGA Named Finalist in 2018 Knight Award for Public Servicehttps://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-named-finalist-in-2018-knight-award-for-public-service
The joint investigation by the Better Government Association and WBEZ, “Taking Cover,” was honored by the Online News Association at the 2018 Online Journalism Awards.Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:00 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401712BGA, Chicago Sun-Times Form Exclusive Multi-Platform PolitiFact Partnership https://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-chicago-sun-times-form-exclusive-multi-platform-politifact-partnership
Ahead of historic 2018 elections, BGA’s fact-checking service teams up weekly with the Sun-Times, in print and online.Mon, 06 Aug 2018 12:00 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401679BGA Honored With National Award For Environmental Reportinghttps://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-honored-with-national-award-for-environmental-reporting
Series on the nuclear industry ‘Power Struggle’ recognized by Society of Environmental Journalists.Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:00 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401677BGA Wins National Award for Investigation on City Collegeshttps://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-wins-national-award-for-investigation-on-city-colleges
‘The Graduates*’ investigation honored with The Education Writers Association Award for exposing Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s much-touted “reinvention” of City Colleges as largely an illusion.Thu, 17 May 2018 16:50 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401610Baum Family Fund Supports BGA Environmental Initiativehttps://www.bettergov.org/news/baum-family-fund-supports-bga-environmental-initiative
The grant will support the work of a dedicated BGA journalist to act as the public’s eyes and ears on environmental regulation and other issues over the next two years.Tue, 08 May 2018 13:25 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401600Event Recap | 2018 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reportinghttps://www.bettergov.org/news/event-recap-2018-richard-h-driehaus-foundation-awards-for-investigative-reporting
Thanks to the generosity of the Driehaus Foundation we are able to celebrate and reward, with $25,000 in prize money, the work of other investigative journalists in the watchdog fight.Wed, 02 May 2018 10:00 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401588BGA to Launch Innovative Engagement Platformshttps://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-to-launch-innovative-engagement-platforms
A grant will fund the cost of two tools, Hearken and GroundSource, to help power meaningful audience engagement in the BGA's watchdog work.Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:35 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401577BGA Announces 2018 Driehaus Award Finalistshttps://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-announces-2018-driehaus-award-finalists
Three award winners will be announced at an event on May 1st. Tickets are available now.Thu, 12 Apr 2018 15:50 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401573BGA Wins Prestigious National Award for Series on Nuclear Industryhttps://www.bettergov.org/news/bga-wins-prestigious-national-award-for-series-on-nuclear-industry
‘Power Struggle’ project honored with Stokes Award for exposing radioactive leaks and questions about federal oversight. The BGA also won a statewide award for its story about boy with autism who drowned in Chicago Public School pool.Wed, 04 Apr 2018 15:50 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401564Veteran Chicago Journalist David Greising to Lead the Better Government Associationhttps://www.bettergov.org/news/veteran-chicago-journalist-david-greising-to-lead-the-better-government-association
Andy Shaw to remain in key role during 2018.Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:40 -0500BGAhttps://bettergov.org/node/1401542